Muslim World League Conference: Prof. Bashir Idris Urges Nigerians to Turn Diversity into Strength Against Insecurity
By Genesis ogiri ABUJA — Chairman of Lifidin Jama’A Charity Foundation, Prof. Bashir Idris, has urged Nigerians to harness the country’s diversity as a strength in promoting unity and cooperation towards addressing the challenge of insecurity. Idris made the call while speaking with NEWSWAY AFRICA reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing Muslim World League International Conference in Abuja, stressing that Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and cultural differences should not become sources of division. He said the country could effectively address insecurity by utilising its diversity, noting that security remained a paramount concern affecting every citizen, regardless of religious or ethnic affiliation. “We can address the issue of insecurity by utilising our diversity. Whether you are a Muslim or a Christian, security is a paramount issue to all of us. Let us harness our diversity to find solutions to insecurity,” Idris said. According to him, Nigeria’s diversity s...